New Delhi. India and China have almost completed the disengagement process in Demchok and Depsang areas of eastern Ladakh. The armies of both the countries have now returned to the position before April 2020. This information has been given by government sources. In the next phase of disengagement, there will be disengagement verification between the two sides on the ground and through unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs). According to reports, some verification has already begun and both sides are planning to deploy patrolling teams.
The number of patrol parties will depend on their task and distance covered.
Government sources said the number of patrolling teams would depend on their task and the distance covered. A short range patrol may consist of 10-15 soldiers. Whereas a long distance team can include 20-25 soldiers. India says its troops should get access to traditional patrolling points (PPS), where they were earlier prevented from going. Additionally, talks are underway to de-escalate the situation in sensitive areas such as the Yangtse, Asaphila and Subansiri river valleys in Arunachal Pradesh. This is a positive sign that dialogue and negotiations are continuing between the two countries.
permanent solution needed
Although the disengagement process is progressing as scheduled, it is not a permanent solution to the ongoing border conflict. Defense experts believe that China will have to agree to reduce tension on the Line of Actual Control (LAC) and both the countries will have to withdraw their over 1,00,000 troops, who are currently deployed on the front.